Puno

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Puno

What is there to discover on this Tour?

The island of Taquile is characterized by having a particular way of organizing itself, its rules are based on collective work and the Inca moral code of four rules, the modernity in which we live has not affected its traditions and customs. Their language is Quechua and currently most of them also speak Spanish. See their traditions up close, the ruins of pre-Inca constructions located throughout the island and their natural viewpoints with beautiful views of the Lake and the Bolivian side. It will cause you to stay and enjoy coexistence and mysticism.

INCLUDES

What includes?

  • Official bilingual guide (Spanish - English)
  • Comfortable boat with bathroom
  • Tickets to the islands
  • Basic lunch: soup, second or main course plus a hot infusion
  • Transfers from downtown hotels to the port and return
NOT INCLUDES

What not includes?

  • Ride on totora reed rafts
  • Extras and cold drinks
  • Appetizers
  • Si Transfers to hotels outside the city (Sonesta Posada del Inca, Eco Inn, Libertador, CAPC, and José Antonio)*
  • If you require the transfer outside the city, additional payment of s/20.00 *
  • Tips
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Tour description

On this tour we will visit two islands: Uros floating islands and Taquile island. We pick you up early morning to transfer you to the main port. You are going in a group tour. That is why we need to wait for the rest of the people in the group. When we are complete, we will leave in direction to Uros floating islands the trip takes around 25 minutes. Upon arrival we will be received by the local people who will show us their lifestyle, culture and customs like it was before.

we will have enough time to walk around the island, to have  pictures and to take a ride bote in reed rafts (optional activity), we will spend on the islands around one and a half hour.

Then we continue the trip to Taquile island by around one hour and fifteen minutes. On the island we will be available to observe beautiful landscapes, living traditions and culture,handicrafts made by taquilean man and taste a delicious lunch based on local products.

On the way we will enjoy the view and magic landscapes in the natural viewpoints of the Lake, the island and Bolivian side.

Acording to the season the islands can have many visitors and you will have the impression that it is very touristy.

If you like a more personalized service and according to your requirements ask for our services in private.

ITINERARY

Tour program

FULL DAY
07:00 Pick up from your hotel. According to your hotel we will give you a more accurate time *
07:35 Boat departure from main port
08:00 Visiting the Uros Islands
10:30 Arrival Taquile island
12:30 Time lunch in Taquile. Quinua soup is very delicious!!!!
14:15 Return to Puno city
15:30 to 16:00 Arrival Puno and drop off in the main square
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The ride on Totora reed rafts has an extra cost you must make sure of the price before performing the service.

You will often find children asking for tips, please do not give money them unless you buy some survenir that they make, in addition give them candies or sweets is not recommended, consuming this needs oral care that is not available on the island (due to the circumstances ). The medical posts service has an irregular attention schedule.

The islands usually have very slippery surfaces, always walk carefully.

It is not recommended for people who have cardiovascular disease, its safety and well-being is very important.

Any plastic bottle or trash generated by you must bring it back, leave it on the island means to contaminate it, as well as cause more work to the people who already have a difficult and hard work in their lifestyle.

QUE LLEVAR

  • Coat for rain
  • On sunny days: short, t-shirt
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses
  • Hiking shoes
  • Water, snack (you can buy at the port), also you can find shops on the island.
  • And adventure sense.

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